Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in response to guidance from the CDC, United States Public Health Service, and the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, along with its many partners, has made the decision to cancel the Port Oneida Fair scheduled for August 7-8, 2020. Although the park continues to work toward a phased reopening of park facilities, the uncertainty about when public health guidance will safely allow large gatherings of people has led us to cancel the Fair. Superintendent Scott Tucker stated that “The significant preparation that would be needed from staff, partners, and volunteers precludes waiting any longer to make the decision. We look forward to when we can welcome crowds of people back into the park - and to celebrating with you at the next Port Oneida Fair on August 13-14, 2021!"
The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. We will notify the public when we resume operations and provide updates on our website www.nps.gov/slbe and social media channels.
If contemplating a visit to a national park during this pandemic, the NPS asks visitors to adhere to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health authorities to protect visitors and employees. As services are limited, the NPS urges visitors to continue to practice Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safer and healthier.
Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please check with individual parks for specific details about park operations.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
